Spiritual Leadership Toward Multiracial Justice
Instructor: Aizaiah Yong | Partner: Spirited Renewal
Learning Pillar: Contemplative Activism | Rigor Level: Low
Welcome
This transformative course invites you to explore the intersection of spirituality and racial justice, offering a deeply personal and collective journey. With roots in Chinese Malaysian and Mexican American cultures, Dr. Yong brings a unique perspective to critical race studies and Christian spirituality. Through rich discussions and reflective practices, you’ll unpack oppressive systems, nurture compassion, and develop the leadership skills needed to support multiracial communities. Join us as we journey toward justice, healing, and belonging.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion, you will:
- Understand how spirituality and critical race studies intersect to inform leadership in multiracial communities.
- Develop practical tools for fostering compassion, justice, and inclusion within diverse faith-based and community spaces.
- Apply psycho-spiritual healing practices to support personal and communal growth and well-being.
Lessons
Introduction
5
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How to Engage this Course
7
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What is Spirituality
9
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Reflecting on Our Stories
40
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Living a Both/And Approach
10
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Acting Liberatively as a Comtemplative Activist
10
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Histories of Emergence and Divergence
10
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Mixed Race Wounds and Gifts
10
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Who was Raimon Panikkar and His Call to Peacemaking
10
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Unity vs Harmony and The Power of Hope
10
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What is Cosmotheandrism?
10
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A New Paradigm of Spiritual Leadership Toward Multi/Racial Justice
10
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Meet the Instructor
Rev. Dr. Aizaiah G. Yong, PhD is a passionate scholar, spiritual leader, and advocate for racial justice. With a rich cultural background rooted in Chinese Malaysian and Mexican American heritage, Dr. Yong brings a unique perspective to his work, combining deep knowledge in Christian spirituality and critical race studies. His focus on psychospiritual healing and compassion-based practices enables him to support individuals and communities as they navigate complex societal issues. Dr. Yong is dedicated to empowering leaders and communities through transformative learning and social justice advocacy.